Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Digital Discussion — It Started With A Handshake: The Story Of Harvey Firestone And His Friendship With Thomas Edison And Henry Ford
Discover the story of the founder of Firestone Tires and the forgotten “Vagabond,” Harvey Firestone. Firestone was a business titan, friend of Edison and Ford and the organizer of their…
Read MoreGrow Fort Myers Plant Sale and Workshops
Come spend the day with us and participate in workshops, demonstrations, and of course plants will be available for sale! Learn how to care for orchids and bromeliads, garden with containers,…
Read MoreDigital Discussion: The Legacy of Edsel Ford
Join us as we explore the life and legacy of Edsel Ford, Henry and Clara Ford’s son. Edsel was president of the Ford Motor Company, a car designer, philanthropist, patron…
Read MoreSchool Break Camp: Wizards of Electricity (Grades 1-6)
School Break Camps are designed for students in grades 1-6 when school is out. Campers will become an electrical innovator as they explore the history of electricity during this one-day…
Read MoreGarden Class – Caladium Crazy
As Spring approaches, it is time to think about Caladiums. They have a place in every garden, and if you are not growing them, you are missing out on a…
Read MoreSchool Break Camp: Eager Engineers (Grades 1-6)
Guided by the lessons of collaboration from Edison and Ford, campers will tackle a series of daily challenges as they become fluent in the engineering design process in this fun…
Read MoreVintage Base ball Game
Join us for a day of vintage “base ball” and see the game played as it was when Thomas Edison was a teenager! There will be four consecutive games featuring…
Read MoreExploring the Origins of Vintage “Base Ball”
Allen “Honest Al” Stare is a “base ball” historian who will speak at Edison and Ford Winter Estates at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on March 19 about the origins…
Read MoreSilk Scarf Painting with Marie Dyer
If you need some time to relax and unwind, join us for a silk scarf painting class with Marie Dyer along the Caloosahatchee River. Bring a friend with you and…
Read MoreGarden Talk: Philodendrons and Aroids
Different species of Philodendrons and Aroids, which include common houseplants will be discussed, as well as how to care for and grow these plants. Participants will receive a coupon for…
Read MoreDowntown St. Pete – Lunch, The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art, Chihuly Museum and Glass Blowing Demonstration at Morean Art Center
St. Petersburg is a very quaint and artsy town right on the Tampa Bay. There are many sites to see and we hope this provides you with suggestions for your…
Read MoreGarden Class: Palms for your Landscape and Palm Care
No other plant says “Florida” more than the famous palm tree. Choosing a palm tree is a major investment, and with over 2000 species to choose from, this class will…
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